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ANNIHILATOR To Play Spain's METALWAY Festivals In July

Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR will take a short break from recording their follow-up to 2005's critically acclaimed "Schizo Deluxe" CD to play both Metalway festivals In Spain on July 28 and July 29. Commented guitarist Jeff Waters: "Although we had to postpone our summer tour through Europe (our n...

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LAMB OF GOD Frontman To Sing On Christmas Album

According to StyleWeekly.com, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randall Blythe and folk-pop singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum are planning a duet on Greenbaum's Christmas album. The two met while Greenbaum was recording the album at Sound of Music Studios at in Richmond, Virginia. She was working on her project...

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Drummer BRENT FITZ To Fill In For ERIC SINGER In ALICE COOPER's Band

According to a posting on drummer Brent Fitz's (ex-UNION, VINCE NEIL) official web site, Fitz will be will be playing drums for ALICE COOPER in July. Brent will be filling in for Eric Singer, who will be performing in Japan with KISS. The dates that Brent will be with ALICE are as follows: Jul. 13 ....

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BUCKCHERRY Singer: 'I Like Artists That Have Something To Say Themselves'

Steve Newton of Straight.com recently conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd. A couple excerpts from the chat follow: On "American Idol": "I can't believe how big that thing has gotten. I don't know what to say about that, you know. I actually think [previous 'American Idol' winne...

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JUDAS PRIEST, VINCE NEIL At 'VH1 Rock Honors': Audio Interviews Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 68 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode is the first of a three part series featuring "black carpet" interviews host John Ostronomy conducted at "VH1 Rock Honors" on May 25, 2006 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. This episode spotlights honorees Ian Hill and...

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LO*PRO: Another New Song Posted Online

LO*PRO, the project featuring former ULTRASPANK members Pete Murray (vocals) and Neil Godfrey (guitar),along with ex-GODSMACK drummer Tommy Stewart and former SNOT/AMEN bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock, have just added a new demo track, entitled "Blame Me", to their MySpace page at this location. The...

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VH1's Broadband Channel VSPOT To Begin Airing Exclusive 'VH1 Rock Honors' Performances

Beginning tomorrow, VSPOT — VH1's broadband channel — will offer exclusive performances from "VH1 Rock Honors" honorees and tribute bands that will not be seen during the show's television broadcast. Additional VSPOT content will include exclusive interviews with "VH1 Rock Honors" honorees, presente...

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ANNIHILATOR Cancel European Tour

Long-running Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have been forced to cancel their previously announced European tour, which was slated to kick off in July. In a posting on the band's official forum, mainman Jeff Waters wrote, "We were, of course, really looking forward to doing this tour but will unfortu...

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KISS, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD, QUEEN Perform At 'VH1 Rock Honors': Photos Available

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and ex-GUNS N' ROSES axeman Gilby Clarke joined an all-star band consisting of Rob Zombie (vocals),Slash (guitar; VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Tommy Lee (drums; MÖTLEY CRÜE),and Scott Ian (bass — yes, bass; ANTHRAX) for a rendition of the KISS classic "Go...

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ION VEIN Part With Longtime Vocalist, Seek Replacement

Chicago-based prog/power metallers ION VEIN have patred ways with longtime vocalist Russ Klimczak. "Russ has been an integral part of ION VEIN, and one of my best friends, for the past 10 years so as you can imagine, this has not been an easy thing," said band founder Chris Lotesto in a statement. "...

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VINCE NEIL's Son To Appear On MÖTLEY CRÜE Tribute Album

Versailles Records has announced the inclusion of Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE, RATT),Phil Lewis (L.A. GUNS),Erik Turner (WARRANT),Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT),Keri Kelli (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, RATT, WARRANT, SKID ROW, ADLER'S APPETITE),and the ROCK N' ROLL JUNKIES (featuring Vince Neil Wharton — son of M...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Frontman Rides Solo In Myrtle Beach

According to MyrtleBeachOnline.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will step out on his own for a performance tonight (May 19) at The Afterdeck (9719 N. Kings Highway),overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway in the Restaurant Row section of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Neil, who has been in and out M...

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DEATH IN THE FOREST Festival Changes Location — Again

Rockland County, NY event firm Watchers Entertainment has once again changed the location for its Death in the Forest festival. The latest announcement comes after Town of Mamakating officials refused to grant the company permission to hold the concert at the Catskill Mountain Ranch and Camping Club...

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KAMELOT Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ARCH ENEMY BALDROOM BLITZ BLITZKRIEG...

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Ex-SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Members Join Forces With Former EXCEL Singer In AGAINST

Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES members Amery Smith (drums),Grant Estes (guitar) and Louichi Mayorga (bass) have joined forces with ex-EXCEL frontman Dan Clements in a new band called AGAINST. "We're currently in the studio working and have two songs that will appear on [the] 'Welcome to Venice 2' [comp...